Shootout 2016

[Ivan S]

The triumph streamliner's pass was kind of interesting. It sounded like the motors were surging.  They would power up and then go quiet. He may possibly have been testing to see how much traction he was getting down the track. He may have had a problem with the transmission searching for a gear.  At the timing stand I'm not privy to any kind of information other than speculation. There are to sit on bikes and the snowmobile that will be heading down to the 11 mile.

electrical problems reported on twitter - for those that do there is some info following #triumphlandspeed and @bennetts_bike

[trimmers]

Seems like not much is happening.  Maybe my timing was pretty good when I left the salt yesterday afternoon!

[SPARKY]

Hmmmmmm--an English entry has electrical problems----that is sorta like Yogi's "De Ja Vu all over again!!"

[gkabbt]

Here are some pictures I took of the Triumph streamliner at the World of Speed Museum this past February:















These and all my pics from the World of Speed Museum are here in my Google Photos:
https://goo.gl/photos/tNAEh3YFA8m8b8td9

and here is the link to the museums website:
http://www.worldofspeed.org/

Gregg

[Black Rose Racing]

Thanks to RC for the track reports and most likely some very nice upcoming footage.
And Trimmers as well.

Gregg nice photos of the WOS visit, great place. There is nice photo of Ms. Burkland on the WOS Museum home page.

This is what Museum Director Ron Huegli does to relax
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3Tfbv66pHw

[TrickyDicky]

From Triumph (about an hour ago?)

Tricky course conditions at the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats have once again proved challenging during the latest stage of the Triumph Motorcycles Land Speed Record attempt. With clear sun and virtually no wind rider Guy Martin set off from mile marker 9 to record his FIM-required certification run.

Setting off smoothly Guy was making good power in mile one when the Triumph Infor Rocket Streamliner lost traction on a damp section of the salt surface, causing the rear of the machine to step out of line and the streamliner to go down on the course. Guy was completely uninjured in the incident, however the streamliner will now require a full inspection before any further runs can take place.

[Dakin Engineering]

>exhale<


Thanks
Sam

[trimmers]

Cook's FB page says the Triumph experienced an unrecoverable handling event shortly after push-off and tipped over on its side at about 75MPH.  Guy Martin was uninjured.  The latest is that they're finished for now.

Eron Okonek set a record at 217+ and got a red hat.

The Honda streamliner upped its record to 261+.

The Truz Missile set a record at 262+.

ACK Attack and Buckeye Bullet are planning on running tomorrow (Monday).

With these new records, I wonder just how accurate the reports of marginal conditions really are.

[Graham in Aus]

The Truz Missile set a record at 262+.

Wow Jim and Mary True! 1000cc that's really flying! Is it still unblown (N/A) 

Congratulations!!


As for the Triumph, I'm glad Guy is safe, I do wonder about experience for the whole team, as folks say its not if these liners will fall, but when. Hopefully some good learning experience for all!

 

[ack]

The Ackattack is going to run soon not going for any records mostly for the video guys they have a couple of 360 VR cameras set up Al Lamp is just off

[SPARKY]

Ack---glad to see you guys are out   

[ack]

Al Lamb ran 216 not going to be a 400 mph course

[Seldom Seen Slim]

Thanks, Mike, for the information.  Feel free to keep it flowing, too.

[ack]

Ackattack on wind hold

[burbanite]

Cook's FB page says the Triumph experienced an unrecoverable handling event shortly after push-off and tipped over on its side at about 75MPH.  Guy Martin was uninjured.  The latest is that they're finished for now.

Eron Okonek set a record at 217+ and got a red hat.

The Honda streamliner upped its record to 261+.

The Truz Missile set a record at 262+.

ACK Attack and Buckeye Bullet are planning on running tomorrow (Monday).

With these new records, I wonder just how accurate the reports of marginal conditions really are.

This is a post from Mikes Facebook page regarding the Honda team, anyone know what he is referring to?